Date: 5th February 2018 at 2:43am
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Olivier Giroud has revealed his disappointment with Arsene Wenger following the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Frenchman left for Chelsea in an £18m move after a difficult season at the Emirates.

Giroud fell down the pecking order following the arrival of Alexandre Lacazette last summer.

Chelsea’s new hitman has acknowledged that Aubameyang’s arrival would have reduced his playing time even more if he stayed at Arsenal and admits he is unhappy with the events that led to his exit.

‘The fact is that the coach wanted to recruit a new striker and with Aubameyang’s signing at Arsenal, there were three top strikers, and that’s why I decided to leave,’ the 31-year-old said in an interview with Telefoot (via Metro Sport).

‘It made sense for me to take a new direction in my career.

‘There was a bit of disappointment, even though I spent five wonderful years there.

‘I could have stayed, but I needed a solution to get back in.

‘I wanted to stay in the Premier League and Chelsea was a great opportunity for me.’

Giroud could debut for Jose Mourinho’s side when they travel to Watford on Monday. The Frenchman who scored over 100 goals for Arsenal is aiming to regain some form ahead of the World Cup in Russia this summer.

 

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